Gerald “Jake” Lee Mensik, 79, passed away at home with his wife Sandy by his side. Jake was born in 1940 in Linwood, Nebraska to Elmer and Marietta (Downey) Mensik. He grew up in North Bend, NE. His family moved to Grand Island, NE in 1950 to a farm southwest of town. They then moved to town in 1956 and Jake graduated Senior High in 1958. He met his wife, Sandy (Nelson) Mensik in 1957, and they have been married 59 years. Jake was employed at Speltz Lumber Company before going to work at Chief Industries in 1962. The family moved to Rensselaer, IN in 1967 where Jake was General Manager of Chiefs new Manufacturing Plant. In 1977 they moved back to Grand Island, NE where he worked for Chief International. Jake retired in 2002. They spent winters in Florida and moved to Port Charlotte, FL in 2012. Jake wanted to wear shorts all year and ride his bicycle every day. He enjoyed golfing with his family, especially with his boys and grandkids. Jake helped Don Kruse with the younger 3 hole golfers at Grand Island Municipal course for several years. Jake also managed a 9 hole golf course for a few years. He had a JM Couples Invitational Tournament for 10 years with friends coming from Indiana, Kansas and Colorado. Jake and Sandy enjoyed traveling by car and geocaching in many states and Canada. Jake belonged to Port Charlotte United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sandy Mensik; son, Brad (Steph Turner) Mensik of Lincoln, NE; son, Darin (Brenda Voss) Mensik of Denton, NE; grandchildren, Shandah (Steve) Malina of North Bend, NE and Meagan (Brian) Copley of Lexington, NE; great grandchildren, Beckham Copley of Lexington, NE and Carter, Wyatt and Sawyer Malina of North Bend, NE; grandchildren, Kaylee (Brady) Tolle and Jake Mensik of Lincoln, NE and Nate Mensik of Denton, NE.
Jake was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Bob (Karen) Mensik of Washington and Dick (Karolyn) Mensik of Colorado.
There will be a graveside service by All Faiths Funeral Home for the family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Stuhr Museum of Grand Island or Tidewell Hospice.
Please visit www.kayspongerpc.com to leave condolences and memories for the Mensik family.
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